Bookings for the Updated Tata Safari to Start from October 6
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The Tata Safari facelift will feature LED taillights with a welcome animation, similar to the updated Tata Nexon.
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It will also have an updated rear bumper with a more prominent skid plate.
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Inside, it is expected to have a new 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo.
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It will retain the same 2-liter diesel engine and may also offer a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine.
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The expected launch is in November 2023 with prices starting from Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).
Following the recent launches of the updated Tata Nexon and Nexon EV, Tata is now preparing to introduce the Tata Safari facelift in 2023. Teasers of the SUV have been released, showcasing new design details. Bookings for the updated Tata Safari will open on October 6.
Teaser Reveals
The teaser video offers a clear look at the rear design of the facelifted Safari. It now features connected LED taillamps with a welcome animation, similar to the Tata Nexon and Tata Nexon EV. The font used for the Safari badge has also been updated.
The teaser further reveals a revised bumper design with a more prominent skid plate, as well as new trapezoidal housings on both sides. Apart from these changes, the overall shape and design of the taillamp housing appear similar to the current version of the Tata Safari.
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Expected Features
The interior of the Tata Safari facelift is likely to include a new 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, similar to the one in the new Nexon. The updated SUV is also expected to come with a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a bigger digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, auto climate control, and ventilated front and rear seats.
In terms of safety, the facelifted SUV is expected to feature six airbags as standard, electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, and ISOFIX anchor points. The current Tata Safari already has advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), but the update might bring additional features such as adaptive cruise control.
Unchanged Diesel Engine
The 2023 Tata Safari is expected to retain its existing 2-liter diesel engine which delivers 170PS and 350Nm of torque. It will be available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. However, the Safari might also offer a new 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine (170PS and 280Nm).
Expected Price and Competitors
The Tata Safari facelift is expected to be launched in November with prices starting from Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). It will continue to compete with the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus, and the Hyundai Alcazar.